NiNa Radcliff, Md Writer Dr. Nina Radcliff is a Board Certified Anesthesiologist and a member of the American Society of Anesthesiologists, where she serves on committees for Young Physicians and Communications. She has written numerous articles and medical reviews, speaking often on the topics of fitness, nutrition, and healthy living. In this issue, Dr. Radcliff contributes to our Healthy Living feature discussing women’s preventative care. How is technology impacting medicine? Within the realms of healthcare and medical advancements, technology plays a crucial role. Philly has an established reputation as a leading medical technological center with an aim to make medicine the best in medical science and patient care in Philadelphia while impacting people around the world. If you had one piece of health advice to give, what would it be? Make smart choices each day about your health. We can enjoy good health at any age by staying physically active, sleeping eight hours a day, managing stress, and getting routine health exams and screenings. Often, the health choices we make today determine the life we lead tomorrow.
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Robert Strauss is a former Sports Illustrated reporter, Philadelphia Daily News feature writer, and KYW-TV news and sports producer. He is the author of the forthcoming Worst. President. Ever., about Pennsylvania’s lone president, James Buchanan, due to be released during the 2016 presidential campaign. He is also the author of Daddy’s Little Goalie, a funny and sentimental memoir about being the dad of girl athletes. Were you familiar with the Divine Lorraine before interviewing Eric Blumenfeld? I have long been fascinated by the mammoth Divine Lorraine Hotel on North Broad Street and have hope that Blumenfeld and his friendly rivals can revive the area around it. What are some of your favorite iconic Philly structures? My favorite Philadelphia building is the Historical Society of Pennsylvania at 13th and Locust streets, the repository of the bulk of James Buchanan’s papers.
Christina Pellegrini is a fashion, beauty, and lifestyle writer. After cutting her teeth in the features department of The Philadelphia Inquirer, she was a staff editor at Philadelphia Style for two years. While she now writes for Hello Giggles, CBS Interactive, Wine Enthusiast, Cambio, and Racked, she still welcomes the chance to report on the Philadelphia scene as a contributing writer for PS. You interviewed the women behind Piper Wai. Did you find anything inspiring about their success story? The insane demand they’ve fielded over the last few months. In just the first night after their episode aired on Shark Tank, they sold $400,000 worth of deodorant. You also covered Derek Lam’s visit to Neiman Marcus in April. What do you think has made him such a popular fashion label? There’s a gorgeousness to Lam’s pieces that make them virtually timeless; they are cut like works of art.
Phil Kramer grew up in Philadelphia and Cinnaminson, New Jersey, and is a graduate of Antonelli Institute of Art and Photography. In 1987, Kramer entered into the photography industry. Throughout his career, he has photographed various celebrities and has appeared in numerous fashion, lifestyle, and bridal magazines. Kramer believes his success reflects not only his accomplishments and beliefs, but also his incredible love for life and photography. Tell us about shooting our Women of Influence feature. I was excited about the project. Before going behind the lens, I researched the women in order to learn more about them. The energy was great, it was comfortable, and it went very smooth. I enjoyed interacting and posing the women to make them look as great as possible in front of the camera. It’s my job to make them look their best, and I believe I accomplished that.
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